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Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D (Dynax 5D) review

Started Nov 16, 2005 | User reviews thread
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ChristopherF Regular Member • Posts: 144
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D (Dynax 5D) review

I switched from a Canon 10D and 24-70L which I loved but decided I needed something smaller with Image stabilizer. The 5D when used with Sigma 24-70EX is easily the equal to my old and trusty 10D. Sharpness and performance is on par and I appreciate the smaller size during vacations. Excellent value for the money and best in class.

Problems:

I miss seperate dials for aperature and shutter but only a little. The 4 way controller feels really cheap and flimsy. The 18-70 kit lens works ok stopped down but it slow and cheap. I never use it and my Sigma 24-70EX simply is in another league of AF and sharpness.. The kit lens is ok as a spare but thats about it.

Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D (Dynax 5D)
6 megapixels • 2.5 screen • APS-C sensor
Announced: Jul 15, 2005
ChristopherF's score
4.9
Average community score
4.7
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